Japan’s iconic life-sized Gundam is being removed after 9 years

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The massive, life-size Gundam statue in Tokyo will be taken down after nearly nine years, so you have just a few months left to see it.

Fans are saying goodbye to the iconic Unicorn Gundam statue in Japan. The massive robot figure, famous around the world, is being taken down, marking the end of an era for anime and mecha enthusiasts.

The giant Gundam statue will be moving from its location in Odaiba, Tokyo, on May 15th. For nearly nine years, since 2017, the life-size statue has been a popular landmark for both residents and visitors to the artificial island in Tokyo Bay.

The official Gundam social media account announced that the Unicorn Gundam exhibit will close on August 31, 2026.

Goodbye, big Gundam, you will be missed…

The popular, life-sized Unicorn Gundam statue in Odaiba will be removed at the end of August 2026, after being on display for nearly nine years. Before it’s taken down, the statue will receive new decorations, and there will be several events held to celebrate its time there.

Bandai hasn’t explained why the Gundam is being retired, but many believe it will be replaced by a newer model.

Despite the situation, fans are still honoring the island’s most popular attraction. One fan expressed their sadness, saying, “It felt like a landmark of Odaiba, and it’s incredibly lonely to think it will be gone.”

Many fans remained optimistic, hoping the Unicorn Gundam would reappear in future installments. One fan expressed their gratitude, saying, “Thank you for the great moments so far! I hope we’ll see it again – I’m really excited for what’s next!”

To honor its time on display, the Unicorn Gundam will receive special new decorations, and there will be several events before it’s taken down.

If you’d like to see the Unicorn Gundam, you have until the end of August 2026 to visit and enjoy this iconic statue that watches over Tokyo Bay.

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2026-05-15 16:18